Here's a look at Danielle's Guide to St. Barths:
TO TRAVEL:
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Typical route- Newark to San Juan & a Tradewinds flight to St. Barths. A less expensive option- fly to St Martin & hopper plane/ferry from there
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Rent a mini cooper convertible/hire a driver, getting around the island is tricky and there are barely any taxis. Set this up in advance
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Highly suggest using SBH Reality to book all reservations and your stay
TO DO/TIPS:
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Shopping in Gustavia (local shops and side streets)
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Surfing at Lorient beach or Le Toiny
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Pre-dinner drinks at Eden Rocks Remy bar (cocktails are wow)
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Explore ALL of the beaches, they’re all different and stunning
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Book second seating for lunch and dinners (3pm & 9pm) for ultimate party vibes, every restaurant that has dancing turns into a big party
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Natural pool hikes (be careful or go with someone that has been - certain locations can be dangerous)
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Hike Colombier (bring towels to swim)
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Zion gym- good workout & great smoothies
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Eden to go (coffee and pastries by the airport strip)
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Bring cash to pay valet everywhere
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Nikki Beach- 3:30pm seating for a sunset party
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Modjo- new nightclub
TO EAT:
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Shellona- favorite lunch on the island, grab beach chairs for the day, must reserve in advance and confirm morning of
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Gypsea- fun Tulum aesthetic restaurant on the beach, can walk along the water to Nikki Beach after
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Toiny - hotel with an awesome restaurant on the beach, great spot to post up on chairs food the day, amazing lunch & surfing
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Bonito- favorite restaurant for dinner, great vibe and amazing food
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La Petite Plage- fun dancing dinner, book the later seating for optimal party
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Le Cafe- fun piano bar, new restaurant
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La Guerite- Isali restaurant with amazing food & fun vibes
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L’isola - white table cloth Italian restaurant with great food and sexy nyc vibes
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NAO Beach- new spot with sushi & more, there’s music & dancing
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La Guerite Beach Club- new amazing beach club next to Nikki- great food & really nice beach chairs
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Le Tamarin- in the jungle aesthetic, Island’y restaurant with amazing food
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Ti’Cortail- little spot with an amazing chef, great for a quick lunch & swim
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Kinugawa- awesome asian fusion restaurant
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La Cantina- great local spot in town
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Le Ti- dinner & a show, not the best food but a fun experience
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Lil rock- Eden rock’s restaurant, love it for lunch
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La Creperie- quick yummy bites
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L’isoletta- quick bite pizza
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Black Ginger & Baz Bar- take out
- Mamo- yummy Italian food
TO STAY:
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Eden Rock- amazing high end hotel, perfect for a honeymoon/couples trip, great beach with crystal clear water
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Le Barthelemy- gorgeous secluded hotel, great to relax and beautiful waterfront property
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Le Sereno- a more secluded relaxing hotel with a beautiful aesthetic
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Rosewood- beautiful property, great for families
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Le Car Gustaf- right above the town of Gustavia & connected to Shellona’s beach club, design oriented, book a room with a private pool
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Villa rental- we usually rent a villa, there are a lot of options! Book with SBH Reality
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Hotel Christopher- great for families, mainly a pool hang, no beach
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Cheval Blanc- gorgeous hotel, great for families
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Gypsea Villas- connected to the restaurant and amazing beach
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Pearl beach hotel- slightly more affordable hotel on Saint Jean beach next to NAO
